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FEBRUARYFebruary 3 - February 28, 2006"RE-KINDLE: TO IGNITE ANEW"SANDRA BILAWICHRE-KINDLE draws from material and images found in our daily life, igniting a new character into physical expression. It suggests the elements that stir fire within our lives; whether it’s finding or reclaiming a passionate life.

MARCH

March 3 - April 4, 2006IAN MARSHBring on the NightBorn in England and raised in Canada, Ian has been building things since as long as he can remember. Using cardboard, he expands on his colour illustrations creating full size mock-ups. Complete fabrication, electrical testing and finally installation are all carefully planned.

MAY

May 5 - May 30, 2006FRIEDERIKE RAHNThe Fruits of Her LabourFriederike Rahn makes utilitarian tableware with strong decorative elements. She works with both terra cotta and white earthenware clay bodies, with multiple layers of slips, terra sigillata, underglazes and coloured glazes.

JUNE

June 2 - July 4, 2006KATHERINE SOUCIEShaped NotesThis new series of work explores traditional and contemporary printing methods through the inspiration of music and fashion. Katherine Soucie is a 2006 BC Creative Achievement Award Recipient.

"Burls are the medium which I have chosen to use. Because of their very nature of imperfection, they become a creation of character and beauty. Any blemishes to be found are those of my own doing."

AUGUST

August 4 - September 5, 2006LISA SAMPHIREPattern in LightThese pieces are inspired by my passion of colour and pattern. The murrine rollup process is a rewarding marriage of right brain/left brain thinking. The pieces are influenced from repeated patterns found in Middle Eastern textiles, butterfly wings & the paintings and buildings by Hundertwasser.

SEPTEMBER

September 8 - October 3. 2006SUZANNE NAIRNEConvolutions/DigressionsJewellery and small objects incorporating internal space through folding, hollow forming and classic construction techniques are the focus of "Convolutions". Suggested in these pieces are contemporary themes of secrecy, duality and privacy.

OCTOBER

October 6 - October 31, 2006CHRISTMAS MARKET PREVIEWThis exhibition will highlight a selection of exhibitor's work that will be part of the Annual Christmas Craft Market taking place November 8 - 12, 2006 under the sails and the Vancouver Convention and Exhibition Centre. Check out our Christmas Market page for more information.image: Jill Allan, Excellence in Craft, Gold 2005